Society
Helsinki has officially surpassed 700,000 residents, reaching the historic milestone overnight with the birth of a baby at the city’s Women’s Hospital. The child, born to the Lehtola family at 00:03 on 14 August, was welcomed as the 700,000th resident of the Finnish capital. The
Crime
Central Finland Police are searching for an elderly man who went missing in Jyväskylä on Friday, 14 August. The man was last seen in the early hours of the morning in the Palokka district. According to police, the missing man is approximately 170 centimetres tall and slender. He was wearing
Politics
The Latvian Armed Forces issued an air threat warning in Latvian airspace early Friday, urging residents to seek shelter indoors. Helsingin Sanomat and Ilta-Sanomat report that the Latvian military instructed the public via the messaging service X to avoid approaching any low-flying or suspicious objects and to contact
Politics
The Finnish Defence Forces have established a temporary restriction zone for aviation and maritime traffic in the eastern Gulf of Finland, effective from 04:00 on Friday. The measure was announced via the Defence Forces' official X account. According to the Defence Forces, the restriction is a precautionary step
Politics
The Wellbeing Services County of Western Uusimaa has suspended a contested procurement of communications consulting services worth €290,000 after public criticism over its handling and ties to a Member of Parliament. The decision follows reports by Helsingin Sanomat that the county had awarded the contract to a newly established
Economy
A new survey by S-Pankki reveals growing dissatisfaction among Finns with the types of housing being built, as demand shifts toward larger, more affordable family homes while small apartments remain unsold. Over a third of Finns believe new housing is being constructed primarily for investors, a perception linked to
Health
A television in the waiting area of Jorvi Hospital’s emergency department in Espoo unexpectedly broadcast pornographic material late Wednesday night, causing amusement for some and shock for others. The incident occurred as a Iltalehti reader accompanied a friend seeking medical care. According to the reader, the television, which had
Culture
The Guard Jaeger Regiment hosted an exceptional military oath and pledge ceremony for its July intake of conscripts on Thursday at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium, marking the regiment’s 30th anniversary under its current structure. The event, open to the public, drew attention for its historic venue and symbolic significance.
Crime
A fire broke out in an abandoned house on Järvensivuntie in Tampere’s Järvensivu district on Wednesday at approximately 17:00, prompting a large-scale response from emergency services. Ilta-Sanomat reports that 10 rescue units were deployed to extinguish the blaze, which destroyed the structure nearly down to its
Politics
The City of Tampere is planning to implement a ban on face coverings in its educational institutions, set to take effect on 1 January 2027. The policy would apply during early childhood education, school days, upper secondary education, and vocational training, as well as during related activities such as excursions.
Crime
A 32-year-old district court secretary at the Helsinki District Court was dismissed in December 2024 following criminal convictions, but the termination has since been overturned by the Helsinki Administrative Court. The case has raised questions about the grounds for dismissing judicial employees over off-duty conduct. The woman,
Economy
The Central Finland Wellbeing Services County will initiate new cooperation negotiations as part of efforts to address its significant financial challenges. The regional board is set to discuss the matter at its meeting on Tuesday, 18 August, with negotiations covering the entire organisation and its approximately 12,500 employees.